For those who enjoy getting dressed up, Tastings is the event for you! While most are excited about sampling wine from regions across the world and the culinary delicacies prepared by local chefs, there are those of us attending who prefer feasting on the sight of the red carpet looks. As one of London’s very […]
Lerners has been a proud sponsor of the Tastings fundraiser for the last 10 years. Throughout Lerners’ 90 year history, giving back to our community has been an important value of the firm. For the 2019 Tastings event, attendees have been given a mission: sip delicious wine, savour delectable dishes, and support the London Health […]
Most people immediately recognize my role as a personal injury lawyer in providing an injured person with advice about litigation against the at-fault driver or party, and accessing benefits to pay for income losses and treatment expenses. However, many people are not aware that an important part of my role is helping my injured clients […]
Many people who are exposed to trauma, such as those who are injured in an accident, go on to develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD and traumatic brain injury often co-exist because brain injuries are frequently sustained in traumatic experiences. Researchers at the Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University are developing a method to […]
On Friday, September 28, I hosted a trivia night – the “Brain Kiln” – to benefit the Delhi Community Health Centre. While the trivia questions had people scratching their heads to come up with the answers, many laughs were had throughout the night. The Delhi Cheeseballs won the Norfolk County trivia round (and the accompanying […]
Lerners was again a proud sponsor of the Salmon Spectacular in Owen Sound, the annual fishing derby that took place August 24 – September 2. The 10-day festivities include nightly entertainment, bingo, breakfast with Elvis, and my personal favourite, the Fish Fry each Saturday night. All of the fish fried up for the delectable dinners […]
Eleanor was on her way to work one morning when everything in her life changed in an instant. She was involved in a car accident, hit from behind on a country road. After her accident, Eleanor suffered from concussion symptoms, including headaches and visual difficulties. A lot of her struggles she never shared, but eventually […]
Lerners was the proud sponsor of the 29th annual Norfolk General Hospital Foundation Golf Classic, held on July 16-18 (yes, that is right – it’s a three day tournament!). And while the Lerners Strokes of Luck foursome didn’t win any trophies, we certainly had a great day and a few good shots! Supporting the communities […]
On Saturday, May 26, the Lerners Justice League fought (actually walked – but we do fight in court!) for brain injury survivors and their caregivers. The Brain Injury Association of London & Region held its annual Mike’s Superhero Walk. The funds raised will be used for services such as support groups, peer mentoring and educational […]
In 2017, Lerners LLP launched the Women’s Symposium, a speaker’s series that addresses professional development issues for women. It provides a forum for women to come together and learn from each other, and forge relationships with other women in their community. My own personal philosophy for my professional development is to not be afraid to […]